Grants & Communications Manager

Recruiter: William Hochman

Manhattan, NY

Job ID

6063WH-1

Industry

Jewish Non profit

Specialty

Joel Paul

Experience level

Director , Manager

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Dedicated to empowering at-risk girls in Israel, providing them with the resources and support to break the cycle of violence and become educated, independent, and empowered young women. Our holistic approach includes academic, therapeutic, and social interventions, with the aim of transforming vulnerable lives and fostering social change.

OVERVIEW

We are seeking a Grants & Communications Manager to join our team and help amplify our mission through strategic communications and effective grants management. This full-time hybrid role offers the opportunity to contribute to the organization’s growth and to work with an international team committed to ending gender-based violence. The ideal candidate will be an experienced, creative, and results-driven communicator and grant strategist.

WORK SCHEDULE

Full-time, hybrid position with occasional weekend work and some travel required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Proven success in grant writing, grants management, and communications, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.

Exceptional writing and oral communication skills, with a strong focus on storytelling and relationship-building.

Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram), and familiarity with donor management databases.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.

Experience working in a collaborative team environment while also being self-motivated.

Passion for social justice and a deep commitment to the org's mission.

Strong judgment, discretion, and attention to detail.

Familiarity with Israel and the Jewish philanthropic community.

Develop and manage the Foundation and Grants strategy, identifying new funding opportunities and strengthening relationships with existing donors.

Collaborate with U.S. and Israel-based leadership to grow revenue streams from foundations, organizations, and family foundations.

Lead research and relationship-building to identify aligned priorities and develop strategic funding asks.

Oversee the grant process, including preparing and submitting Letters of Intent (LOIs), applications, proposals, reports, and related materials.

Work closely with orgs’s Finance consultant to ensure accurate budgets and financials for grant opportunities.

Act as the liaison between U.S. and Israel teams, ensuring consistent messaging and storytelling about org’s programs and impact.

Steward relationships with institutional partners, including Federations and Foundations.

Support special initiatives like the B’nai Mitzvah Program and University Fellowship programs.

Collaborate on program development and enhancement to align with organizational goals.

Manage all aspects of communications to engage and activate donors, partners, and prospects, including individuals, foundations, and institutional partners.

Create and manage a Communications Calendar to plan and execute outreach campaigns.

Develop compelling digital and print communications such as appeals, e-newsletters, annual reports, social media content, website updates, and event materials.

Prepare messaging, talking points, and speeches for various stakeholders and events.

Secure media opportunities to enhance org’s visibility and impact.